ICD-9-CM Code 988.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 988.8:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following four equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 988.8:
- ICD-10 Code T628X1A, Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T628X2A, Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T628X3A, Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T628X4A, Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 988.8
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food
Short ICD9 Description: Tox eff noxious food NEC
Parent Code: 988 - Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food